Section 2.1: School Related Operations

Approved: June 1, 2010

Revised: October 20, 2020

SAFE SCHOOLS: STUDENT DISCIPLINE, BULLYING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION

1.0             Rationale

District School Board Ontario North East (DSB1) is committed to maintaining a safe learning environment. They are committed to communicating standards for respect, civility, responsible citizenship and physical safety. The Board commits to effective intervention strategies and appropriate response to all infractions related to the standards.

DSB1 is committed to dealing with the expectations and standards established in accordance with the Education Act, Ontario Regulations 472/07 and 440/20,  Legislation of Bill 212, 157 and Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) 128 (The Provincial Code of Conduct and School Board Codes of Conduct), PPM 141 (School Board Programs for Students on Long Term Suspension), PPM 142 (School Board Programs for Expelled Students), PPM 144 (Bullying Prevention and Intervention), PPM 145 (Progressive Discipline and Promoting Positive Student Behaviour) and PPM 119 (Developing and Implementing Equity and Inclusive Education Policies in Ontario Schools). The following procedures set the actions for managing and dealing with infractions. 

2.0             Definitions

3.0             Policy

It is important that all students experience a safe, caring, inclusive and accepting school environment, in order to reach their full potential. DSB1 is committed to building positive school environments for students, and all members of the school community. We will promote and support appropriate and positive behaviours, and will not accept bullying, which has a negative impact on school climate. Where positive practices might not be effective or sufficient to address inappropriate behaviour, the Board supports the use of progressive discipline consequences. The Board also supports the use of suspension and expulsion as outlined in Part XIII of the Education Act where necessary. 

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